timothy
/ˈtɪməθi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: timothies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Timothy-grass (Phleum pratense), native to Europe, but introduced widely and naturalized in US.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Mountain timothy (Phleum alpinum), native to North America.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “timothy” mean?
Timothy-grass (Phleum pratense), native to Europe, but introduced widely and naturalized in US.
Is “timothy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.